Roses & Raspberries

Dozens of roses to HandsOn and the United Way for organizing the 2013 Youth Day of Caring. The students played bingo with our clients and did an outstanding job cleaning the garden. The clients at the Center enjoy many hours in the garden and we are most appreciative of the fine job the students did in getting the garden area cleaned up. Many thanks to all! - Kristin Jenkins, director, Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center, Cathy Winer, activity/volunteer director

A huge bunch of roses to Pennfield Athletic Director Larry Boyer! Larry has been an important part of the Pennfield family for over 35 years. His leadership as the athletic director the last 13 years has helped Pennfield Athletics become one of the elite programs in the area and state. As the Athletic Boosters, we know how Larry has put in long days and weekends to support our student athletes, the Pennfield community, the City of Battle Creek and the state. Thanks again, Larry. You will be missed. - Pennfield Athletic Boosters

Bright pink princess roses to all of our volunteers who helped at our 6th annual Princess Party at The Salvation Army on Saturday, May 11. Thank you Jane Hardy, Danielle Kissinger, Anna VanDenberg, Lisa Walker and daughter Megan, Terri Kissinger, Jessie Kissinger, Alex Kissinger, Alyssa Rue, Deedra Permelia and daughter, Connie Ball, Melissa Vrooman, Nicole Kundrat, Kimberly Lozzie, Jasmine and Noi, Katina Ludwick, Kendall Sidnam, A'Dora Woodard, Cadet Faith Woodard, Samantha Denton, Mary Gothard and Jason Hardy. Special thanks to Randy and Mike for doing all of our heavy lifting. It takes many hands to pull off this event each year. Thank you for making a magical afternoon for all of our little princesses. - Marcie Gothard, development director

A bundle of roses to Mark Pawlawski, manager of the Old Country Buffet on Beckley Road. He is always eager to assist patrons and recently he brought a fruit item to our table which we had noted in an advertisement but could not find on the buffet. People like Mark should be commended for the excellence of service that they bring to our community. - Kingery and Laura Clingenpeel, Battle Creek

A huge bouquet of roses to Phil Smead's Auto Body. I was recovering from surgery and could not drive and pick up my repaired van. Smead's brought it to my home at no charge. Great customer service and I would recommend anyone needing car repair to use them. - Earl Douglas, Battle Creek

A great big bunch of roses to Gordy and Carol Casey for taking care of me after my accident. - Mike Warren, Bellevue

A big bouquet of roses to Newman Construction and the roofing crew that put the new roof on my house. Wayne, David and Craig were professional, hardworking, and courteous. They did a thoroughly good job and adhere to the saying, "If you're going to do it, do it right." They have a solid old-fashioned work ethic that is hard to find these days. Thanks again, guys. You were outstanding. - Sherril Keese, Battle Creek

Raspberries:

Raspberries to the owner of the small, light brown pitbull that is chained up in a vacant piece of property with just a garage on it, next to Beller's Market on Upton Avenue. That poor dog is on a chain next to the garage, most of the time the water bucket is tipped over and there is no water. I always thought the whole reason to own a dog was for companionship for you, the owner, as well as the dog. Why have a dog that is just trapped at the end of chain and sees no one? Never gets any love or attention. I wonder if you would like being on the end of that chain. - Kelly Smith, Springfield